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Actions By The Fed Do not Singularly Determine Commercial Real Estate Interest Rates

December 17, 2023

While the Fed is an important driver in the economy, it isn’t the only factor that shapes long-term interest rates for commercial real estate.  We saw interest rates move independently of the Fed’s actions in the year 2000.  At that time, the Fed had abandoned their two year fight against inflation and turned on its…

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We all could use an extra $800,000

December 12, 2023

Santa came early for some commercial real estate owners who locked a rate in the past week.   The 10YR US Treasury yields dipped then rallied last week, declining to 4.11% before bouncing back to current levels near 4.25%.  Is this dip and then increase back to the prior week’s levels a sign of a…

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CRE Owners Catch a Break

December 3, 2023

CRE Owners Catch a Break   This past week, commercial real estate owners caught a huge break.  The 10YR treasury yields fell almost 0.30% throughout the week, and are 0.80% lower than their high of ~5.00% in mid October. Not even Friday’s comments by Fed Chair Powell that “rate cuts are premature” stopped yields from…

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Market Spotlight Portland, OR

July 19, 2023

  Portland, OR is a PLUM market due to its sustainability initiatives, diversified job market, and relative affordability compared to other west coast cities. The industrial market in Portland has been the city’s top-performing sector over the past three years, with asking rents up approximately 25% from pre-COVID levels. Click Here to Download Full Market…

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Is Your Building Equipped with 5G?

Is Your Building Equipped with 5G?

January 23, 2020

The places in which we work, live, and play must adapt as technology becomes a more prominent force in the way we do business and live our lives.The only way buildings can keep up with the growing cloud of IoT (Internet of Things) is with a fast network. Learn more about the entrance of 5g into the world of connectivity and what it may mean for your CRE investment.

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5 Ways to Add Value to Your Self Storage Property

5 Ways to Add Value to Your Self Storage Property

October 4, 2019

Self storage is attracting institutional commercial real estate investors. Learn 5 ways to improve your self storage investment.

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From Mobile Homes to Middle Income Homes?

July 31, 2019

Flexible, affordable housing became an important option in the U.S. as people sought affordable, mobile living options. In the middle of the 20th century, mobile homes grew in popularity over the temporary travel trailers.

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Industrial Real Estate

Industrial Real Estate: What’s New in 2019?

June 7, 2019

Blog Industrial Real Estate: What’s New in 2019? The industrial sector of commercial real estate…

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